1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 865 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB2 | Viano |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
